HRPO0716

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND

APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF:

Press Officer (HRPO 0716)

UID Number / Closing date for receipt of Applications
15th July 2016 at 3.00 p.m.

Please ensure that you fully complete all sections of this form. Where you are unable to complete a section where you don’t have requirements, please indicate this clearly by writing “n/a”.

STRICTLY PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL / APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FORM
PLEASE NOTE: ALL PARTS OF THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED
CV’s WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

1.  POSITION APPLIED FOR

2.  PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Surname: / Forenames(s):
Home Address: / Title:
National Insurance Number or Personal Public Service Number
Postal Code
Email Address:
Home Telephone No.
(including STD code) / Daytime Telephone No.
(including STD code) / Mobile Telephone No.
Do you require a permit to work in the EU? / Please selectNoYes
If Yes, please provide details:

3.  VACANCY DETAILS

How did you learn of this post?

4.  WORK HISTORY

Please list all jobs you have held ensuring that you account for any gaps in employment during this period. List jobs in reverse order starting with your present employment first and going back chronologically (including temporary and part-time positions). Please do not simply list the various posts held.
The short-listing panel will not make assumptions from the title of the post or nature of the organisation as to the skills and experience you have.
Employer
(Name, address, telephone and nature of business) / Dates From -To
(Month/Year) / Position and Responsibilities

5.  SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The applicant must complete this exercise in order to clarify how they meet the skills and experience relevant to this post. The shortlisting panel will not make assumptions. You should therefore provide as much relevant information to support your application as necessary.
Please complete ALL sections or the sections relevant to your skills and experience.
Essential Criteria
A)  Do you have 2 A levels?
Please give details, grade and year attained. / Please selectYesNo
B)  Do you have 2 years’ experience working in a media environment? Please give details. / Please selectYesNo
C)  Please provide examples of how you influenced internal and external stakeholders, in both formal and informal settings to achieve the best professional outcomes.
D)  Please give examples of your ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and while meeting multiple demands on time.
E)  Please provide examples of your ability to research and analyse including the ability to quickly access information from a variety of sources.
F)  Please provide examples of problem-solving skills and the ability to make good decisions quickly and sometimes autonomously.
G)  Please provide examples of your knowledge of media law and integrity considerations, to ensure the legality and integrity of all communications activities to ensure no adverse impact on criminal proceedings.
H)  Please provide examples of your knowledge of IT specifically in the use of the Microsoft Office suite (including MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook and social media skills).
I)  Do you have a full current driving licence and access to a form of personal transport which will enable you to meet the requirements of the post? (Please select yes or no) / Please selectYesNo
Desirable Criteria
J)  Please give examples of your understanding of the issues facing PSNI.

6.  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 a person is considered to have a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his/her ability to carry out normal day to day activities.
Do you consider that you meet this definition of disability? / Please selectYesNo
If yes, please detail below if we need to meet any special adjustments or arrangements should you be called for assessment/interview:

7.  SALARY AND NOTICE PERIOD DETAILS

Present Salary:
Additional Allowances:
Period of Notice required by Present Employment:

8.  DECLARATION

I declare that the foregoing particulars are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that to give false information, or to wilfully suppress any material fact, will leave me liable to disqualification or if appointed dismissal.
Signature: / ______/ Date: /
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